Oakland: Two pedestrians seriously injured in crash near Lake Merritt

OAKLAND -- Two pedestrians were injured in a hit and run Monday night near the north side of Lake Merritt, authorities said.

Officers responded to the 400 block of Grand Avenue about 6:40 p.m. following reports that two people had been hit by a car, police said. One pedestrian was taken to the hospital in critical condition, the other in serious condition.

No information about the driver was immediately available. It is unknown if any arrests have been made.